TAJ INDIAN RESTAURANT AND BAR
529 NW PRIMA VISTA BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34983 · 772-237-4567
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
MAR 24
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MAR 25
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MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017046293 | Aug 16, 2017 | Jan 19, 2018 | $320 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Some items made 2 days ago in walk in cooler
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. In woman's room appears the door needs to be adjusted, if opened all the way it sticks. Advised to adjust door so it self closes
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Case tomato paste
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 99f removed from water
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in water not running, advised to place under cold running water
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. On shelf in bar storage area
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm reran primed 100ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above cut lettuce and dough raw eggs and meat over vegetables
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Woman's restroom. Has part needs to install
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired 4-2025
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By back door in kitchen
Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce on floor walk in cooler
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Containers of food stored on floor to cool
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen, manager had sign and posted
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In keg cooler
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg over cut cheese in walk in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Large stone oven observed large stone missing, manager states it is not in use and in the process of replacing it
Food stored on floor. Mango chutney bulk
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind mop sink
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. White microwave
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In keg cooler behind bar
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink in bar area leaking
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lamb 47-42f cold holding, container filled over fill line advised to rapid chill and don't over fill
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer hindges broken
Hole in or other damage to wall. Under hot water heater
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of Food container stored on floor in patio
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. On patio
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over garlic and veggies in walk in cooler, raw chicken over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 7 employees present at time of training
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Some new employees
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Pots on floor. Manager had employee rewash and place on shelf
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth used on dough
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 78f, drained water
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service items in bar area stored on ground.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Extra equipment stored in outside bar area not being used.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.